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September 1, 2021
3 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Fay, Adam Gutbezahl, Cherry Karlson, Carol Martin, David Watkins
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Cherry Karlson arrived after the meeting began (at 7:08 p.m).
Every vote, in order
A4. 2021 Fall Special Town Meeting: Review and potential vote to submit Articles, if any
Include the 471-473 Boston Post Road/Route 20S former landfill area
C. Karlson moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board authorize the chair to work with the Town Administrator to submit a warrant article for Special Town Meeting with two components: $65,000 for design of a grass field at Loker Recreation Area and $75,000 of a feasibility site at 195-207 Main Street/Old DPW site. D. Watkins offered an amended to the motion to include the 471-473 Boston Post Road/Route 20S former landfill area. C. Karlson declined the amendment.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Board authorize the chair to work with the Town Administrator to submit a warrant article for Special Town Meeting with two components: $65,000 for design of a grass field at Loker Recreation Area and $75,000 of a feasibility site at 195-207 Main Street/Old DPW site. D. Watkins offered an amended to the motion to include the 471-473 Boston Post Road/Route 20S former landfill area. C. Karlson declined the amendment. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Gutbezahl)
Allocate $65,000 for the purpose of supporting a feasibility study for a third location for a grass field and site in and amongst fields that were reported on in the August 30 Board Meeting...
D. Watkins moved to allocate $65,000 for the purpose of supporting a feasibility study for a third location for a grass field and site in and amongst fields that were reported on in the August 30 Board Meeting provided by the Recreation Department Director, Katherine Brenna, but not limited to those sites, A. Gutbezahl seconded the motion.
Yes: Fay, Gutbezahl, Martin, WatkinsNo: Karlson
From the minutes
“D. Watkins moved to allocate $65,000 for the purpose of supporting a feasibility study for a third location for a grass field and site in and amongst fields that were reported on in the August 30 Board Meeting provided by the Recreation Department Director, Katherine Brenna, but not limited to those sites, A. Gutbezahl seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: C. Karlson. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-1-0.” (Motion: Watkins, second: Gutbezahl)
A5. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 9:30 p.m., C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 9:30 p.m., C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Watkins)
From the Wayland Select Board’s official minutes: 2018 to 2024 from the town’s Document Center (Agendas & Minutes prior to 2025, Select Board), and 2025 on from its Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Wayland Patch candidate profiles (Thomas Fay, May 2022; William Whitney, April 2023; Carol Martin, April 2024; Doug Levine, May 2024), photos courtesy of the members. Christopher Reynolds from his candidate profile in The Wayland Post (April 2026).
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